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Stores reopen after Tesco threat | Stores reopen after Tesco threat |
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A major criminal investigation has been launched after threats forced supermarket chain Tesco to shut down some of its stores. | A major criminal investigation has been launched after threats forced supermarket chain Tesco to shut down some of its stores. |
In total 14 were closed across the UK on Saturday, including stores in Barrhead, Kirkcaldy and Dalgety Bay. | In total 14 were closed across the UK on Saturday, including stores in Barrhead, Kirkcaldy and Dalgety Bay. |
The shops were searched and given the all-clear before being reopened for normal Sunday trading. | The shops were searched and given the all-clear before being reopened for normal Sunday trading. |
Hertfordshire Police, which is leading the UK-wide investigation, urged shoppers to be "vigilant at all times". | Hertfordshire Police, which is leading the UK-wide investigation, urged shoppers to be "vigilant at all times". |
However, a spokesman added: "There is still no reason to believe that the incidents are linked to extremism of any kind." | However, a spokesman added: "There is still no reason to believe that the incidents are linked to extremism of any kind." |
One line of inquiry is of a possible financial motive behind the threats. | One line of inquiry is of a possible financial motive behind the threats. |
Staff at Dalgety Bay were turned away from work on Saturday | |
The supermarket giant is understood to have lost millions of pounds in sales as the 14 stores were forced to shut. | The supermarket giant is understood to have lost millions of pounds in sales as the 14 stores were forced to shut. |
Hertfordshire Police said the force was leading the nationwide "criminal investigation" because the retailer has its headquarters in the county. | Hertfordshire Police said the force was leading the nationwide "criminal investigation" because the retailer has its headquarters in the county. |
Other stores affected were in south Wales, West Yorkshire, Leicestershire, Suffolk, Notts, Herefordshire and London. | Other stores affected were in south Wales, West Yorkshire, Leicestershire, Suffolk, Notts, Herefordshire and London. |
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